I'm thinking about picking up a PS3 from Craigslist. Are there any issues or anything I should know about? Any defective models, any build dates better than any others?

Any advice is appreciated. Just thinking about the XBOX ring of death problem, would like to know if there is anything similar afflicting PS3.

Thanks.

 

Most of the PS3s have been issue free, but like with any manfucturing process, there are going to be lemons in a bunch.

My suggestion is to verify the purchase date of the PS3 via a receipt, or if he is willing to give you the S/N for you to verify through Sony.

If an issue occurs, do a warranty ticket. Also, see if you can test it out if the person is local.

 

the 60GB's are loud...atleast after about an hour of play mine gets loud.


Other then that, I don't know anyone who has had problems. I did have a problem with a controller that liked to track to one side. But sent it to sony and had a brand new one in 4 days


Personally, i'd much rather buy a NEW one from the store for $399

 

Personally, the PS3 would have to be 199 for me to buy it on CL, including extras.

 

how much are they going for used liked at gamestop?

 

Alright...thanks guys... but yeah CLpower you are right, I'd rather just go new and not have to worry about it.

I just want the most basic system, think Amazon is my best bet? I've poked around a bit, don't see any bundles with a free game or controller or anything.

 

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...se=&lang=en-US

Gran Tourismo 5 - Prologue.... so this isn't actually GT5, just a demo?

 

FYI, the 40gb PS3 doesn't have backward compatibility with PS2 games.

The 80gb partially does through software emulation.

The 20gb and 60gb (both no longer in production) has PS2 hardware built in.

Don't know if this is an issue for you or not.

Here is a link to Wikipedia. There is a grid that shows the differences between models.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3

 

Cool, thanks man. Don't have any ps2 games so thats not really an issue.

Ordered a 40gb model from Amazon a little while ago

 

I was going to suggest to wait for the 80GB that comes with Metal Gear 4 and a dual shock controller for $499 but backward compatibility is not an issue for you. It might work out better if you want the game and dual shock though. I'm sure Amazon will let you transfer the funds.

 

Also I heard there is also might be a GTA bundle as well. So yea don't buy a new system yet, because the new ones are gonna have the new dual shock 3 controller.

 

when are the new bundles or new upgraded ps3's coming out?

 

The Metal Gear one is slated for a June release from what I've read.